Kathryn Trojanowski
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Seasoned Dyslexia Interventionist and Special Education Teacher at the School Of Science And Technology, adept in multisensory instruction and fostering parent communication. Excelled in enhancing student learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and progress monitoring, demonstrating a profound impact on students with special needs. Renowned for mentoring new educators and advocating for inclusive education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Interventionist
School Of Science And Technology
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Facilitate annual ARD meetings for a caseload of 40 students.
- Log service logs, and parent contact logs, and work on progress reports on Frontline.
- Progress monitor students' IEP goals weekly.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, data collection, and analysis of results.
- Served as a mentor for new interventionists providing guidance on best practices for working with students who have dyslexia.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to provide effective learning strategies for students with dyslexia.
Special Education Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Participated in professional development activities related to special education best practices.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure appropriate educational services for students with special needs.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with families through regular communication about their child's academic progress.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Developed individualized education plans and monitored student progress in accordance with IEPs.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
First Grade Lead Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Engaged parents in their child's education by encouraging them to attend school events or volunteer in the classroom.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Monitored student progress through assessments such as formative and summative tests, quizzes, projects.
- Conducted small group instruction using differentiated instruction methods tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and assessment data.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Coordinated after-school programs designed to provide extra support for struggling learners or enrichment opportunities for advanced learners.
Paraprofessional
Flour Bluff Independent School District
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Created lessons to help tutor students
- Monitored students in hallway every morning before class
- Substituted classes while teachers were doing TPRI and Benchmark testing or when substitute teachers were unavailable
- Coach with one class a day for 45 minutes
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
High School Swim Coach
John Paul II High School
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Coached and instructed swimmers in different swim strokes in preparation for high school swim competition
- Supervised the swimmers during swim practice, swim meets and study hall
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood – Generalist EC-6
Texas A & M University
Corpus Christi, Texas05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Management, Concentration in Merchandising, Minor in Marketing
University of the Incarnate Word (U.I.W.)
San Antonio, Texas05.2010
Skills
- Early intervention
- Certified- Reading by Design Vol 0-5
- Progress monitoring
- Special Education Case manager
- Teaching strategies
- Multisensory instruction
- Parent communication
- ARD facilitator
Certification
Special Education EC-12
Generalist EC-6
Accomplishments
- Paraprofessional of the Year at Flour Bluff School Early Childhood Center, 2015
- Dean’s List, Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013
- South Texas Academic Rising Scholars Scholarship, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, 2011-2012, 2012-2013
- Dean’s List, University of the Incarnate Word (U.I.W.), 2006-2007, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
- U.I.W. Swim Team Member, 3 years
- U.I.W. Academic Scholarship, 2 years
- U.I.W. Media Grant, 2 years
- First United Methodist Church Foundation Scholarship for U.I.W., 4 years
- First United Methodist Church Foundation Scholarship for Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi, 3 years
- American Sewing Guild – Coastal Bend Chapter Scholarship for U.I.W., 2 years
- South Texas Academic Rising Scholars Scholarship for U.I.W., 1 year
- National Honor Society, Mary Carroll High School, 4 years
- Academic All-American, National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association, high school
Volunteer Experience
- First United Methodist Church (FUMC), Corpus Christi, Texas, 90, Community service projects include volunteering at the Food Pantry/Food Bank of Corpus Christi, Texas, the Angel Food distribution program at FUMC and assisting the Wesley Nurse at FUMC with various projects
- University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, 45, 2006-2010
- Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, 300, Volunteered during high school
- Special Olympics Swim Program, Corpus Christi, Texas, 4 years, Volunteered during high school
References
Noelle Barnes
Special Education/504 Coordinator
School of Science and Technology
(361) 464-4741
nbarnes@ssttx.org
Brianna Hazlewood
Science teacher
Flour Bluff High School
(361) 739-4283
bhazlewood@flourbluffschools.net
Kameron Kitchen
Regional Math Coach IDEA
(361) 442-8571
kameron.kitchen@ideapublicschools.org
Timeline
Dyslexia Interventionist
School Of Science And Technology
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
08.2021 - 05.2022
First Grade Lead Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
08.2015 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional
Flour Bluff Independent School District
10.2013 - 05.2015
High School Swim Coach
John Paul II High School
08.2010 - 12.2010
Special Education EC-12
Generalist EC-6
Master of Science - Early Childhood – Generalist EC-6
Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Management, Concentration in Merchandising, Minor in Marketing
University of the Incarnate Word (U.I.W.)
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